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Why You MUST VISIT This Ancient Village in Japan 🇯🇵 (Takayama & Shirakawa-go)

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In this video, we share why you must visit this ancient village in Japan! We're talking about Shirakawa-go, a fairy-tale village of traditional thatched-roof houses in the Gifu Prefecture in Japan. The way that the villagers here in this Japanese countryside lives together and helps each other is a heart-warming reminder of how important it is to have a community. We also visit a neighbouring city called Takayama which has a bustling morning market, local sake breweries, and everywhere we go we keep smelling delicious grilled Hida beef!

LOCATIONS FEATURED:
📍Relax Hotel (Takayama Station): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/rela...
📍Miyagawa Morning Market: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYEB2RBdWXvWR...
📍Funasaka Sake Brewery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdoY1LRxw851W...
📍Shirakawa-go: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ybV84aM9YMR4i...

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Video Breakdown by Chapters:
0:00 - We're in Takayama
1:10 - Enjoying the Morning Market
5:58 - Must try Hida Beef!
7:10 - Takayama Old Town
10:45 - We made it to Shirakawa-go!
15:16 - Exploring a Gassho-style house

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20 Comments

@FloraandNote Creator 2 years ago Pinned

And if you enjoyed this video, please check out more adventures from this Japan series!

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https://youtu.be/cP_zpgBFxSY

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https://youtu.be/yHKfmSXr4qM

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🇯🇵 Nara is Japan's Most Magical Place and Here's Why!
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@melocitysolo9574 2 years ago

When it comes to visiting Japan, many people only go to places like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. But the real charm of Japan lies in the countryside. The wonderful charm of rural Japan, as eloquently described by the famous British traveler Isabella Lucy Bird in her book "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan" 140 years ago, is still intact today.

@SHREYAGURUNG123 2 years ago

Who is the constant watcher?like it.

@chaw294 2 years ago

What a great episode, Flora and Note ! It's indeed amazing to see Shirakawa and Takayama through your eyes. Oh gosh, it's like l'm in a fairyland.... those traditional thatched roof houses are super gorgeous. Love the views too, so lovely and refreshing.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey. God bless 🙏🙏🙏

@MrAchilles121 5 days ago

@6:45. that's literally how I felt too when I took that bite , omg it was so good!! I literally almost cried it was so good! Thanks for this recommendation. You guys made my Japan trip so much better!

@cheryll8008 2 years ago

What a beautiful quaint town thanks for sharing ❤

@carleto9597 2 years ago

Your Japan series has been a big hit. Thanks for the tour of Takayama & Shirakawa, and Stay safe there.

@SHREYAGURUNG123 2 years ago

रेगुलर viewer कोको हुनुहुन्छ लाइक गर्नुस।

@ladayuen5323 2 years ago

It has been on my list to visit Takayama and Shirakawago for years. Last year i went to Tsumagome and Naria Juku the post towns of Nakasendo trail. And a vibrant Gion where ancient temples and shrines are. And cycling along the philosophers path. And Dotonbori. I hope you two have the time to visit more great places around Japan. I reckon you both are already in love with Japan. 😅❤❤

@IaneHowe 2 years ago

I loved this part of Japan

@gastev 2 years ago

1000th Like! And we just arrived in Takayama tonight! ❤😊

@nakamuracamping 2 years ago

The other day, I also went sightseeing in Shirakawa-go. It's great to see the two of you having so much fun.
Thank you for sharing.

@ladayuen5323 2 years ago

How cute.....You two were fascinated in the sewerage water at Shirakawa-go. How clean it is.😅 This is because Japan are very serious in looking after environment of how to dispose their rubbish and waste including sewerage systems where every household must treats the sewerage waste through sophisticated system before letting it out. In many towns they even have koi fish swimming in the gutters and rain water drains around towns likes in Gifu prefecture.❤❤❤ i love it.

@SHREYAGURUNG123 2 years ago

So beautiful place and cute sis😘handsome bro😍

@sprayblood 2 years ago

波子汽水 👍🏻👍🏻😃

@ronbeaubien 2 years ago

The smoke from the fire also helps to keep bugs from destroying the thatched roofs.

@billydong9640 2 years ago

Gotta love Notes expressions whilst eating the Hida sushi 🤤 .. everything is so small and cute.. makes you wanna google flights right away😅 Thank you for taking us all along Flora & Note🙏🙏

@LEECOATES547 2 years ago

love seeing the world through your eyes and minds thank you so much

@nowgaku 2 years ago

Yes,Hida beef is one of the best meet of all Japan.

@Sakura-zu4rz 2 years ago

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.